United Nations Human Rights Council session in Geneva

The United Nations Human Rights Council session was marked by the interruption and scolding of pro-Israel speakers while allowing insults against the Jewish state. Hillel Neuer was interrupted and blocked from delivering his full remarks, leading to accusations of censorship and a day of shame for the United Nations.

Censorship at the United Nations Human Rights Council

Anne Bayefsky's video statement for the UNHRC was cut off and blocked after she mentioned the fate of Ariel and Kfir Bibas. The incident occurred during a discussion on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Bayefsky alleges censorship and lack of free speech at the U.N.

UNHRC Resolution on Israel

The United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution demanding Israel be held accountable for potential war crimes and crimes against humanity, with the US and other Western states opposing the resolution. The resolution did not mention Hamas by name and was criticized by both Palestinian and Israeli ambassadors.